KS1 / KS2 Class Teacher

When Alpha Preparatory School opened its doors in 1895, the world was a very different place. We have often spoken to the children attending Alpha to place themselves in the mind-set of a young Victorian child, to consider just how different life in 2023 actually is. Yes, we still teach the fundamentals of the three ‘Rs’ of reading, writing and arithmetic (without the Victorian abacuses of course) but we now have laptops, ipads, interactive whiteboards, electricity throughout and heating without open fires! No, we do not have birch wood canes or chalk boards and easels or slate on which the children would write. What has carried on consistently, however, since the school was founded 128 years ago is that we still hold our school rule, which is to ‘Be kind!’ close to all that we do at Alpha.

Pupils at Alpha are well-above national average, understand their own strengths, and display confidence in themselves and pride in their accomplishments. ISI Report

Pupils are highly articulate and have strong communication skills. They develop high levels of knowledge, skills and understanding across all of their key areas of learning. ISI Report

Alpha Preparatory School, Harrow, is seeking a motivated, inspirational and engaging Teacher to join this flourishing, selective and friendly community.

September 2023 or January 2024 Start

One Year 6 pupil has said that, “Innovative ideas are created by the staff and our curriculum ignites a hunger for learning, and the potential to achieve. Kindness pervades the school, giving the pupils both the reason and power to show compassion.”

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and organised individual to teach happy children who are extremely keen to learn.  The successful candidate, dependent on strengths and preferences, will be a Form Teacher in either KS1 or KS2 but also have an opportunity to teach in both Key Stages. The successful candidate will also be expected to be involved in the wider life of the school.

Competitive salary based on experience.

Closing Date: 10.00am on Friday 9th June 2023

For further details about the school go to Alpha Preparatory School’s website: www.alpha.harrow.sch.uk

To apply for this position, please complete the school’s application form, along with an accompanying letter of application and send the completed documents to whutchinson@alpha.harrow.sch.uk. Alternatively, you may post your application to the school address, marked Confidential and for the attention of The Headmaster, Mr P Fahy.

Alpha Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and Young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment and Work in accordance with our child protection policies and procedures. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.